*The California State Library offers resources for libraries who want to recruit and use volunteers. The resources are available from their [http://www.library.ca.gov/lds/getinvolved.html web site].

*The California State Library offers resources for libraries who want to recruit and use volunteers. The resources are available from their [http://www.library.ca.gov/lds/getinvolved.html web site].

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*Apply by Jan. 1st for a 1,000 [http://summerreading.ning.com/page/funding grant] to support the use of teen interns in your summer programming.

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*Apply by Jan. 1st for a [http://summerreading.ning.com/page/summer-reading-grants $1,000 grant from YALSA and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation] to support the use of teen interns in your summer programming.

*[http://www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/panda/subjectlinks/midreading.html Middle School Summer Reading List]: This recommended reading list, from the Parkway School District in Chesterfield, Missouri, includes cover art, a brief summary, the copyright date and the genre of books for students entering grade 6-9. This reading list includes fiction and some nonfiction, both in a variety of genres.

*[http://www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/panda/subjectlinks/secreading.html Summer Reading List for Students Entering Grades 9-12]: This recommended reading list of fiction and nonfiction is from the Parkway School District in Chesterfield, Missouri. It includes cover art, a brief summary, the copyright date and the genre of recommended books for teens entering grade 9-12.

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This recommended reading list, from the Parkway School District in Chesterfield, Missouri, includes cover art, a brief summary, the copyright date and the genre of books for students entering grade 6-9. This reading list includes fiction and some nonfiction, both in a variety of genres.

This recommended reading list of fiction and nonfiction is from the Parkway School District in Chesterfield, Missouri. It includes cover art, a brief summary, the copyright date and the genre of recommended books for teens entering grade 9-12.

*What is it? -- All young people experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer. Besides losing key literacy skills, most students also lose about two months of grade level equivalency in mathematical computation skills over the summer months. So, in order for young people to be successful, summer has to be about more than reading, and libraries are positioned to help.

*What is it? -- All young people experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer. Besides losing key literacy skills, most students also lose about two months of grade level equivalency in mathematical computation skills over the summer months. So, in order for young people to be successful, summer has to be about more than reading, and libraries are positioned to help.

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**[[After School Programs]] -- visit this page for resources. Summer learning is part of a broader movement related to 'out of school time,' and there are some relevant resources on this page

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*[[After School Programs]] -- visit this page for resources. Summer learning is part of a broader movement related to 'out of school time,' and there are some relevant resources on this page

Wallace Foundation. [http://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/summer-and-extended-learning-time/extended-learning-time/Pages/Getting-to-Work-on-Summer-Learning-Recommended-Practices-for-Success-.aspx Getting to Work on Summer Learning:] Recommended Practices for Success, August 2013.

Wallace Foundation. [http://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/summer-and-extended-learning-time/extended-learning-time/Pages/Getting-to-Work-on-Summer-Learning-Recommended-Practices-for-Success-.aspx Getting to Work on Summer Learning:] Recommended Practices for Success, August 2013.

Partnerships & Collaboration

If you have any resources or tips about partnering with community organizations for summer reading programs, please feel free to add them below:

Summer Learning Day will be celebrated June 20, 2014. It’s administered by the National Summer Learning Association. Many times libraries get overlooked by summer learning and After School Programs as places where youth go to learn, to pursue interests and/or for entertainment. When libraries participate in events like Summer Learning Day, it can help raise their visibility with these two important groups.

Tips for engaging and recognizing local businesses and partners:

Talk with the business/organization leader to figure out what, if any, ongoing relationship the business and library may want to have that’s mutually beneficial. Business staff might come for specific volunteer opportunities – find out what type of opportunities they’re interested in. It could be something basic, like painting a room, or something more challenging like volunteering to help kids with their homework. Find out if they are willing they participate in library advocacy events.

Friend the business or organization on Facebook and/or follow on Twitter

Invite the business/organization leader to library events, as appropriate

Plan a summer reading kick-off or wrap-up party with the business/organization -- actually plan. Don't just work out all the details and then inform them after the fact. Give them a chance to give input, make suggestions, etc. so that their goals can be met and that they feel engaged in the work of the library.

Give a framed certificate to the business/organization that indicates they support the library & their summer reading program

Include the business/organization leader in any career focused events at the library, or have teen interns/volunteers write a resume and ask the business/organization leader to critique it

2013 Teens' Top Teen Nominations: encourage teens to read these nominations over the summer so they can vote online for their favorites in Aug. and Sept. Winners will be announced during Teen Read Week (the third week of every October). The ten titles with the most votes become YALSA's official 2013 Teens' Top Ten list. Share your Ideas for Using the Teens' Top Ten on this wiki. The nominees are a great fit for teens who want a break from schoolwork, as the titles tend to be lighter reads.

Best of the Best: YALSA's Best of the Best list features a variety of book lists and award winning books for young adults.

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Reading Lists on the Web

Please add any lists you've found useful below:

Middle School Summer Reading List: This recommended reading list, from the Parkway School District in Chesterfield, Missouri, includes cover art, a brief summary, the copyright date and the genre of books for students entering grade 6-9. This reading list includes fiction and some nonfiction, both in a variety of genres.

Summer Reading List for Students Entering Grades 9-12: This recommended reading list of fiction and nonfiction is from the Parkway School District in Chesterfield, Missouri. It includes cover art, a brief summary, the copyright date and the genre of recommended books for teens entering grade 9-12.

Resources for Reaching English Language Learners and Struggling Readers

This list is by no means inclusive. There are many approaches to serving English Language Learners (ELLs) and struggling readers.

Be aware of the service organizations in your area and think about partnering and collaborating with other groups in your community.

Partner with the ELL teachers in the local school district to promote your SRP and summer reading in classrooms before school lets out to highlight ELL/Struggling Reader specific titles through booktalks, book lists etc.

Try developing and implementing programming for ELL teens in locations outside the library. You may be able to reach many more teens by going to them.

This was webinar was presented by Francisco Vargas Youth Services Manager at the Yuma County Library District. Francisco discusses ways librarians can use their summer reading program to reach out the English Language Learner teens in their community. Learn about many ELL friendly program ideas as well as multiple recommended reads!

Summer Learning

What is it? -- All young people experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer. Besides losing key literacy skills, most students also lose about two months of grade level equivalency in mathematical computation skills over the summer months. So, in order for young people to be successful, summer has to be about more than reading, and libraries are positioned to help.

Resources

After School Programs -- visit this page for resources. Summer learning is part of a broader movement related to 'out of school time,' and there are some relevant resources on this page